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Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

Operations activity stagnating below pre-pandemic levels

Responding to Public Health Scotland figures published today which show that the number of planned operations is still falling short of pre-pandemic levels, with 14.9% fewer operations planned between November 2023 and October 2024 than were planned in th

3 Dec 2024
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Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

Highest ever number of people stuck in hospital

Responding to new Public Health Scotland figures which showed 2,030 people were stuck in hospital in October due to their discharge being delayed, the worst on record, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:

3 Dec 2024
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Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

Worst October on record at A&E

Responding to new figures showing only 66.6% of people attending A&E were seen within the 4 hour target in October 2024, the worst on record for the month, while 16,002 people waited over 8 hours and 7,475 waited over 12 hours, Scottish Liberal Democrat L

3 Dec 2024
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Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

Cole-Hamilton responds to Auditor General NHS Report

Responding to the Auditor General’s embargoed report which finds the Scottish Government has no clear plan to address the operational pressures on the NHS or reform services, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:

3 Dec 2024
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